I don't have ESPN Insider but this is an article that came from there. Sort of on the same page and explains a little bit.

PacerGuy

01-26-2011, 05:50 PM

[quuote]Ford has been reluctant in the past to accept a buyout because it was too much. The Pacers, if they can't deal the point guard, will probably come in with a reasonable offer if Feb. 24 passes without a trade.[/quote]

Interesting. Really?....
Could be an opening to get Lance some time?

pwee31

01-26-2011, 06:19 PM

no he's not gone

90'sNBARocked

01-26-2011, 06:23 PM

Say what you want about his play on court, but my God, he is the epitome of a "Professional"

Trophy

01-26-2011, 06:32 PM

Although he makes me want to punch a wall by the way he's played, TJ is a great guy and respects the fans and enjoys talking and joking with them. I have like 5 things signed by TJ.

He's a very unselfish person off the court. He does a lot in the community.

I really hope he's able to join a decent team.

Sookie

01-26-2011, 06:39 PM

I said in the Dear TJ thread that being a good person is worth a lot more than being a good basketball player.

TJ handled his situation better and smarter than many people could.

I think Jim O'brien could have at least talked with him about the demotion. As much as I didn't think TJ should have been playing, he deserves respect and an explanation, straight from the coach.

Deadshot

01-26-2011, 06:45 PM

I think you're reading too much into these tweets. People have been saying these things every since TJ has been in JOB's doghouse. We thought he was gone long ago. Remember when he was dancing by the team plane (or something to that effect)? We see these tweets all the time.

Trophy

01-26-2011, 06:46 PM

I said in the Dear TJ thread that being a good person is worth a lot more than being a good basketball player.

TJ handled his situation better and smarter than many people could.

I think Jim O'brien could have at least talked with him about the demotion. As much as I didn't think TJ should have been playing, he deserves respect and an explanation, straight from the coach.

I've said it many times, I'd rather have this team that's rebuilt with young players who are willing to win and are good people than have the jail cell team that we had 5-6 years ago.

CableKC

01-26-2011, 07:00 PM

Could be an opening to get Lance some time?
I doubt it.

Deadshot

01-26-2011, 07:12 PM

I have a feeling Lance will only be seeing one type of court in the near future.

CableKC

01-26-2011, 07:17 PM

:rimshot:

D-BONE

01-26-2011, 07:39 PM

Is TJ gone?

We can only hope.

Pacersalltheway10

01-26-2011, 07:51 PM

New York is looking for a better b/u point guard than Tony Douglas. New York would be a good fit. Dantoni loves his vets. I just don't see anyone who we would want though.

Spirit

01-26-2011, 08:55 PM

I'd say the Lakers could use him, but they need someone who can shoot threes at the one spot.

Pacerfan

01-27-2011, 08:02 PM

T.J. Ford's podcast with DMV
http://www.1070thefan.com/jmv/podcast.

He said all the right things but you can tell he's frustrated and wants to get out of here (obviously).

michealwilliams4

01-27-2011, 08:45 PM

Could be an opening to get Lance some time?

I really hope not. Nothing like making a bad season worse than by continuing to pretend Lance is a PG.